Householders and businesses with properties affected by the recent flooding can get financial help under a new scheme. The Scottish Government has announced a one off aid package to Local Authorities to enable them to provide support and assistance to those who have been most affected by the recent severe flooding events. Within Perth & Kinross, the funding is being distributed by the Council to provide each eligible flood affected household, business, community group (such as sports clubs, etc.) or charitable organisation affected by flooding on 17 July 2015, December 2015 and January 2016 with a flat rate grant of £1,500 for the following:
To reimburse them for the opportunity cost of not receiving the full benefit of services they pay for through Council Tax/Business Rates while absent from their homes and while businesses have had their trading disrupted due to internal property flooding.
To enable them to protect their homes and businesses against future floods by installing new flood barriers, or by carrying out flood resilient repairs such as replacing doors and windows with water resistant alternatives, or moving electricity sockets up to a safer level, etc
Businesses can also claim an additional flat rate grant of £3,000 where there is evidence that their ability to trade has been severely impacted by flooding.
Any residents or businesses who have queries on the scheme should be directed to the Council’s customer service centre on 01738 475000 or can e-mail FloodFundingGrant@pkc.gov.uk .
Pamela Rogalski Elections and Community Councils OfficerCorporate and Democratic Services Perth and Kinross Council The Atrium1 37 Glover Street Perth PH2 0LQ